Atlantic Health Discussions

November 8 – 9, 2013
Middleburg, VA, Virginia

While the nation focused its attention on the rocky implementation of healthcare reform, The Atlantic convened experts in health for two timely panel discussions.

On Friday, November 8th, business leaders and reform experts gathered to discuss how businesses will navigate the Affordable Care Act and manage the costs of care, looking for opportunities to streamline operations and reduce the economic burden of healthcare for businesses and consumers alike.

Costs of Care: How Businesses Will Navigate Healthcare Reform

Richard Boehling President and CEO, Productiv, Inc

David Notari CEO, Innovation Health

Ceci Connolly Managing Director, PwC’s Health Research Institute

Betsy FisherPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Betsy Fisher, Inc.

Moderated by: Steve Clemons Washington Editor at Large, The Atlantic

On Saturday, November 9th, an expert discussion was held on how to encourage healthy living and prevent obesity--issues that long preceded and may outlast the complexity of implementing reform. Leading doctors and policy experts joined on a panel about the steps needed to inspire broad behavior change and move forward on a path for a healthier America.

Overweight Nation: Paths Forward for a Healthier America

Lisa Gable Executive Director,Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation

Dan Glickman Chair, Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, Institute of Medicine; Former Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture